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Emergency services were called to the Edinburgh Road area of Bathgate at around 7.45pm, before and a man and a woman were taken to hospital for treatment.

Two in hospital after West Lothian 'disturbance'

BA will offer twice weekly flights to San Sebastian, pictured, and a weekly service to Olbia in Sardinia. Photo Pixabay

New routes from Edinburgh to San Sebastian and Sardinia

Here the children of the Thistle class at Mary Erskines and Stewart’s Melville Junior School are getting ready for their nativity performance. Picture: 8 December 2000.

9 adorable pictures of Christmas nativity plays

A man has been arrested in relation to an early-morning incident on a residential street in Midlothian.

Man arrested after 'disturbance' in residential street

Scenes from Niddrie on the evening of November 5. Photo: Handout/PA Wire

Bonfire Night disorder sees 27 people charged - with ages ranging from 12 to 34

The spacious living room/diner with ample storage cupboards off.

Quirky two-bedroom home for sale just a short walk from beach

Destination Hillend will replace the Midlothian Snowsports Centre, with the two-storey building including accommodation, ski-hire, climbing facilities, a soft play, dining and retail. Picture: Smith Scott Mullan Associates

Plans for new two-storey sports centre approved by council

The Santa Run in Princes Street Gardens in December, 2003.

Princes Street Gardens over the years - in pictures

The new eye hospital has now been placed in Category A, as a project required within the next five years.

Health board says eye hospital a top priority

Edinburgh Festivals

Headlining Edinburgh Hogmanay’s 30th anniversary celebrations are none other than cultural icons Pulp, with Jarvis Cocker and co taking to the stage in West Princes Street Gardens to play the very last show of 2023 and the first of 2024. Pulp have provided the soundtrack to a generation, so expect huge pop anthems before one of the world’s greatest firework displays – all with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop. 31 st December, West Princes Street Gardens

The top 10 music events happening in Edinburgh over Hogmanay
There are some great acts on stage in Edinburgh at the turn of the year

The Noise Committee's Judyta Tulodzieck, EventScotland’s Rebecca Edser, UniqueAssembly’s Penny Dougherty, Social Bite’s Josh Littlejohn MBE and Circus Alba's James Armandy. Photo by Duncan McGlynn.

New route announced for Torchlight Procession

The Stand has staged Fringe shows at the New Town Theatre on George Street since 2017.

The Stand pulls plug on biggest Fringe venue after acts and crowds stay away

Exclusive Sir Sean Connery’s family reveal plans for film and TV talent school in Leith

Aftersun star Paul Mescal and the film's writer-director, Charlotte Wells, at the 2022 EIFF opening gala. Picture: Pako Mera

New Edinburgh Film Festival director pledges ‘bright new future’

Traffic and Travel

LNER train at Waverley Station Photo by Ken Jack/Getty Images

Trains from Edinburgh cancelled as Met Office warns of heavy rain and flooding

Children shared their ideas for the school zone at the 'day of engagement' on December 5.

Streets to close at key times to boost school safety

Travellers sent tasty treats to loved ones at the LNER Sharing Station this morning at Waverley, launched in celebration of the release of Wonka, in cinemas December 8.

Pop-up Wonka stall in town ahead of movie release

Large numbers of bags abandoned at Edinburgh Airport - Swissport were at the centre of delays with luggage in the summer.

Airport baggage handling company faces bullying and intimidation claims

ScotRail ias advising customers to check the new timetable in case there are changes affecting their journey. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Rail passengers advised to check journeys on new timetable

Edinburgh Airport is Scotland's busiest airport. Photo by Andrew Milligan/ PA.

Airport to be put up for sale say sources

Crime

Chief Superintendent Sean Scott

Less 'low level' crime will be investigated without more police funding

An elderly couple in Edinburgh’s city centre were assaulted and robbed by two men on Wednesday, 6 December at around 8.20pm

Elderly couple assaulted and robbed in city centre by teens dressed in black

Former Edinburgh dental nurse Kerry Sinclair pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Dental worker who embezzled £70,000 from elderly aunt struck off

One of Edinburgh’s famous Elm Row pigeon sculptures has been stolen just months after it was reinstalled in the area. Photo: James Mackenzie

Elm Row pigeon statue vandalised just months after being reinstalled

Cells at Edinburgh's Saughton prison - a strike by prison officers would pile pressure on a system already under strain

Prison officers vote on strike action

Operation Winter City in Edinburgh will be in effect until January 6, 2024

Operation Winter City is 'an important campaign to keep everyone safe'

Weather

Flood warnings have been issued in Edinburgh

Flood alert as heavy rain forecast overnight

Temperature are expected to rise in Edinburgh next week following freezing conditions this week in the Capital. Stock Getty photo.

Day by day weather for the week ahead

Business

Former petrol station site's future now lies with Scottish Ministers.

Bid to turn Christmas trees site into permanent home

Tanja Kunze, Marshall Dallas and Elaine Miller of the EICC at this week's DDL 2023 conference. Picture: Stewart Attwood

20,000 delegates and £32m boost: Edinburgh conference venue hails record run

Charles Hammond OBE with Stuart Wallace taken at the Port of Leith. Picture: Jamie Simpson

One of Scotland's longest serving CEOs to step down under succession plan

Politics

More than half of Edinburgh schools said the problem of violence and abuse from parents towards teachers was getting worse. Picture: Kenny Smith.

Teachers face violence and abuse – from parents

Vegetable patches could be created on council land in Edinburgh. Image: Incredible Edibles.

Council to explore allowing fruit and veg to be grown on public land

Student accommodation scheme refused a second time

Destruction of the historic sign outraged local people - photos shared online showed the old signage cut up and left beside a bin.

‘No action’ against shop which destroyed historic sign

UK Trending

Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

Environment

Stock photo of a End Fossil Fuels Scotland protest in Edinburgh in September. Photo by Lisa Ferguson.

City hosts the third most climate strikers in the UK

​The public are being urged to sign up to be prepared for flooding events.

Sign up to SEPA's free flood warning service

People

Leith Fort 21 storey flats nearing completion in April 1963. The tower blocks on Lindsay Road became synonymous with drug use, antisocial behaviour and some of Edinburgh’s worst troublemakers. They were demolished in 1997.

19 photos of Leith in the 1950s and 1960s
We take a nostaligic look back on the port of Leith in the 1950s and 1960s

Shops at the top of Edinburgh's Lothian Road in December 1974, including Woolworths and Jeffreys household furnishings.

13 fascinating pictures of Lothian Road in the 1970s

Conifox has lots of outdoor fun for kids of all ages and grown ups too. Have a go at a 9-hole footgolf course, pedal go-karts, kid’s pedal tractor farm, a giant jump pillow, trampolines and a rope bridge. The park offers a Christmas Experience every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in December, from Friday 1 – Sunday 24 December. Visitors can enjoy a story from Mrs Claus to The Reindeer Flying School and the North Pole Post Room and much more in the 90 minute festive extravaganza. Pic Greg Macvean

10 of the best places for a December day trip near the city

Evening News lifestyle editor Gary Flockhart loves to go skating in Edinburgh over the Christmas period. He said: "I love ice-skating and used to go to Murrayfield Ice Rink a couple times a week when I was younger. I don't skate much now, but I do still enjoy an annual visit to the Edinburgh Christmas ice rink in the city centre. I've not been yet this year, so I better get my skates on."

Our 10 favourite things to do at Christmas - in pictures

Dianne Alexander with road crew members David Scott and Allan Cleary.

Appeal for public to help keep streets clear during severe weather

Education

St Joseph's R C Primary School

P1 Yearbook 2023: 22 adorable photos of Edinburgh's newest school pupils

The University of St Andrews is the number one university in the UK and Scotland, according to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

14 Scottish universities ranked from best to worst after league table changes

Take a look through our photo gallery to see how Edinburgh’s best state high schools rank.

Edinburgh’s best high schools ranked in league table

The new town of Shawfair has a planned education campus in its masterplan.

New secondary school plans in doubt

Violence in schools is increasing in Midlothian.

Schools dealing with sharp rise in ‘distressed’ behaviour

Catriona Henderson told the court she was left “scared and worried” after discovering Blackadder Crescent, North Berwick neighbour David Aston had written a book that features a character who develops superpowers and seeks revenge on nearby residents.

Disabled author accused of using neighbours as project for his novel

Health

The report found “clear strengths” in how health and social care services are providing supporting.

Positive report for partnership’s work

Pictured are members of the team.

Award for respiratory team

Growing demand will make the current Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion 'unsustainable', say patients. Picture: Greg Macvean.

New eye hospital essential as current building 'unsustainable'

Photo: OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images

Patient with 'heavy vaginal bleeding' left in A&E corridor

Opinion

Victorian Christmas

The Germans do Christmas better – and homelessness - Vladimir McTavish

​​Last weekend, I was over in Berlin doing shows. Germany’s capital is a buzzing party city with an edgy vibe, and at this time of year it’s visually stunning.Vladimir McTavish
Home Secretary James Cleverly during a press conference with Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta after the signing of a new treaty in Kigali

Cleverly doesn’t begin to describe the Tories’ bonkers Rwanda policy - Vladimir ...

The cast of Irish crime drama Kin, which is on BBC iPlayer now. From left, Amanda Kinsella (Clare Dunne), Michael Kinsella (Charlie Cox), Eamon Cunningham (Ciaran Hinds), Frank Kinsella (Aidan Gillen) (Picture: BBC/Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited)

Irish crime drama Kin is all about the women

​Celebrating 40 years in the tough music business - Kevin Buckle

Kevin Buckle

The scene on Baberton Mains Avenue, Edinburgh, after an 84-year-old man has died following an explosion at a house on Friday night.Photo: Lesley Martin/PA Wire

Council assistance for devastated residents too little - Sue Webber

Red lights are just a suggestion for some drivers

​Why I’m seeing red over dangerous driving at traffic lights - Susan Morrison

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Time to clean up Edinburgh - Miles Briggs

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